discretionary

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or having the power to make decisions without being bound by rules or laws.

  - "The manager has discretionary power to grant bonuses."
  - "The board of directors has discretionary authority to set salaries."

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Synonyms

elective , optional

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discretionary
adventurary , conventionalary , deliberary

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Variants

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discretionary , discretionary account , discretionary accounts , discretionary income

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Etymology

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From the Latin discretionem (discretion, judgment).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'discretionary' is often used in the context of finance and investing.

2. The word 'discretionary' has been in use since the 15th century.

3. In some legal contexts, discretionary powers are referred to as 'unfettered' or 'unlimited' powers.

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Related Concepts

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1. discretion: The ability to make decisions or judgments wisely and fairly, especially in difficult or uncertain situations.

2. discretionary trust: A type of trust where the trustee has the power to make decisions about the distribution of assets, based on their discretion and what they believe is in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

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Culture

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In literature and art, discretionary is often used to describe the ability of a character to make decisions in complex situations, demonstrating their intelligence, wisdom, and independence.

How to Memorize "discretionary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making decisions with a balance scale, weighing the pros and cons of each option before making a choice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discretionary' with the word 'judgment' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Discreetly I Make Decisions' to help remember the meaning of discretionary.

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